Capital Improvement Program Manager

Maricopa County, AZ

$82K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four years of experience in capital project financial management, or project/program management
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business/public administration, or a related field
  • Substitution of job-related experience for education on a year-for-year basis is acceptable
  • Knowledge in civil engineering, finance, and planning
  • Experience with public works and Intergovernmental Agreements

Responsibilities

  • Manage annual capital improvement projects (CIP) budget and performance
  • Oversee project scheduling and delivery through monthly reviews
  • Ensure financial accuracy by validating budgets with project managers
  • Prepare and analyze financial and program reports for long-term planning
  • Manage CIP-related governance and compliance activities
  • Lead strategic initiatives and facilitate CIP prioritization procedures

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement plan options
  • Generous paid time off policy
Full Job Description
Posting Date
07/23/26

Application Deadline
07/30/26

Pay Range
$82,500 - $130,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Flood Control District

About the Position

Are you ready to lead and coordinate impactful capital improvement projects?

This role is responsible for monitoring and managing a multi-million-dollar Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and serves as the central point of coordination and communication for management on all project-related activities, budgets, schedules, and performance. You will be at the forefront of the CIP development, prioritization, implementation, planning, and major maintenance initiatives, helping drive projects from concept to completion.

You will collaborate with municipalities, state and federal agencies, along with internal stakeholders, to deliver projects and long-term infrastructure solutions that make a lasting impact on the community.

We Require
  • Four years of capital project financial management, project or program management
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
  • Job-related experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis


We Also Value
  • Knowledge in civil engineering, finance, planning, and project management
  • Experience with public works projects
  • Experience with Intergovernmental Agreements
  • Experience in CIP financial management
  • Knowledge of budgeting and project tracking
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal


Job Contributions
  • Manage the annual Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget and program performance by developing budgets, monitoring schedules and budget compliance, reviewing cash flow, identifying available funding, and notifying project managers and management of risks requiring corrective action.
  • Oversee project scheduling and delivery through monthly schedule reviews, identification of delays and schedule-impacting activities, verification that project teams are resolving issues, and correction of schedule errors and omissions.
  • Ensure CIP financial accuracy and integrity by reviewing and validating budget updates with project managers and cash-flow staff, confirming completeness and alignment with scope, and identifying opportunities to advance project activities within available fiscal-year funding.
  • Prepare and analyze financial and program reports, including integrated forecasts of CIP revenues and expenditures, flood-control needs, program priorities, and other required documentation supporting long-range financial planning.
  • Manage CIP-related governance and compliance activities, including preparing project-authorizing Resolutions and Intergovernmental Agreements, and ensuring adherence to applicable financial, contractual, and administrative requirements.
  • Lead program administration and strategic initiatives by facilitating the annual CIP Prioritization Procedure, administering the Small Projects Assistance Program, and completing special assignments affecting the CIP portfolio.


Working Conditions
  • This position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
  • Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
  • Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: ERP system for financial, budget, and procurement data, web-based databases, heavy Excel use with some Word and PowerPoint use.


Selection Procedure
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile


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